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Westlake Village, CA vs Mill Valley, CA

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- Mill Valley spends 21.1% more per student than Westlake Village.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.2% lower in Mill Valley than in Westlake Village. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Mill Valley had 2.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Westlake Village
 Westlake Village, CAMill Valley, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,111$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,374  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,450$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock41414573
 Students per Counselor380  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.68.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.3%1.5%
Reviews for Westlake Village    6 Reviews

Been here since 2014 in a gated community. Moved from West Hollywood in LA, which is obviously very different. I'll say this - it's very White, very safe, and, if you're  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Westlake Village for almost 19 years and I cannot bare to leave. Beautiful weather, beautiful scenery. Not alot of great theater but if you are not to  More

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Over 18 years ago

Too hot in the summer. Has desert climate in summer, often days  More

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Reviews for Mill Valley    7 Reviews

I lived in southern Marin County for 20 years and lived it. Just moved  More

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Over 16 years ago

Mill Valley is a perfect place to live and raise a family, if you don't mind a cost of living index of 233. Don't distress - go mountain biking or hiking with  More

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Over 17 years ago

Good weather all year around. Great public schools. Cost of living very high. Crime low wonderful outdoor activities nearby like hiking, beaches,  More

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